Sam Cooke

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Singer · United States

Date of birth: January 22, 1931
Died on December 11, 1964: Died at the age of 33; Would have turned 95 today

American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)

The story behind the name

Sam Cooke was a singer (United States). Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931 in Chicago. Among other things, Sam Cooke was known for A Change Is Gonna Come, Wonderful World, and Willow Weep for Me. Sam Cooke founded SAR Records.

Known interest

SAR Records

Founded company

Source: Wikidata

Derby Records

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Music by Sam Cooke

Title	Year
A Change Is Gonna Come	1964
Wonderful World	1960
Willow Weep for Me	1932
You Send Me	1955
Bring It On Home to Me	1962
Night Beat	1963
Don't Get Around Much Anymore	1940
Cupid	1961
Twistin' the Night Away	1962
That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day)	1949

Facts about Sam

Born: January 22, 1931 in Chicago
Died: December 11, 1964
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, and Composer
Languages: English
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Birthday

Date of birth: January 22, 1931
Born on a: Thursday
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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What makes Sam Cooke unique

Generation: Silent Generation
In memory: Died at the age of 33
Today: Would have turned 95 today

First award in 1986, the year Sam Cooke turned 55.

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Awards

Award	Year
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame	1986
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award	1999
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame	–

Groups

Name	From	To
The Soul Stirrers	–	–

Record labels

Name	From	To
Specialty	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
SAR Records	–
Derby Records	–

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